Description
Dianthus ‘Memories’ is a charming and delightful cultivar of Dianthus that produces beautiful white flowers that bloom in the summer. This low-growing perennial is known for its compact and mat-forming growth habit, making it an ideal choice for planting in rock gardens, borders, or as a ground cover. ‘Memories’ is a hardy variety that thrives in full sun and well-drained soil that’s not too wet. It’s also drought tolerant and can withstand dry conditions, making it an ideal choice for gardeners who want a plant that’s easy to care for. To complement Dianthus ‘Memories’, consider planting it alongside other low-growing perennials like Sedum or Thyme. It also pairs well with companion plants like Salvia or Echinacea, which can help to create a beautiful and colorful garden display. Overall, Dianthus ‘Memories’ is a charming and delightful plant that will add a touch of beauty and elegance to any garden. Its pink and white flowers, along with its compact and mat-forming growth habit and hardy nature, make it an excellent choice for gardeners who want to create a stunning and low-maintenance outdoor space.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Carnation ‘Memories’
- Hardiness:Fully hardy
- How big will I get? Dianthus ‘Memories’ can grow to a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m.
- Did You Know That:The name carnation comes from the Latin for crown, as it was often placed in ceremonial crowns in Ancient Rome and Greece?
Plant Calendar
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Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Dianthus ‘Memories’ prefers soil with good drainage and does not tolerate standing water. This plant is not tolerant of acidic soil, it requires either a neutral or alkaline soil to grow.
Best Position
Dianthus ‘Memories’ can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.
Maintenance
Dianthus ‘Memories’ should be deadheaded regularly to promote new flowers coming through. This will prolong the flowering period of the plant as it saves the energy that the plant would have put into producing seeds and allows it to produce more flowers!
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Dianthus ‘Memories’ is generally pest free, and it tends not to have problems with diseases. It is toxic to cats and dogs.
